1974 Holden Belmont vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 354 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti M. 2010 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1974 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1974 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | Holden | Infiniti |
Model | Belmont | M |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |